Miscarriage Stories with Arden Cartrette

117. 2 Miscarriages Followed by Living Child, Then Further Loss w/ Natalie

Natalie joins the show to share her story of recurrent pregnancy loss and chose to share now, even though she’s still in the thick of growing her family. She said  there is power in trying before you’re on the “other side of loss” and we agree at the Miscarriage Stories Podcast!TOPICS DISCUSSED: first pregnancy ending in miscarriage, living child after loss, miscarriage while trying to have a second living child, recurrent loss, Canadian-based experienceTHEMISCARRIAGEDOULA.CO

116. "I'm Sorry For My Loss" with Rebecca Little and Colleen Long

This conversation delves into the complexities of reproductive health, particularly focusing on pregnancy loss and abortion. Rebecca Little and Colleen Long join Arden to discuss the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade on women's health, share personal stories of loss, and highlight the cultural taboos surrounding these topics. They emphasize the need for better understanding and support within the medical community and advocate for a more empathetic approach to reproductive rights. Learn More About "I'm Sorry For My Loss" the book HEREPurchase from Bookshop.org and support your local bookstores HERE.The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource that supports people through pregnancy loss. Learn more at themiscarriagedoula.co

115. NORMALIZE IT w/ Jessica Zucker

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Arden Cartrette is joined by psychologist and award-winning author Jessica Zucker to discuss her new book, Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives. Known for her groundbreaking work and viral movement I Had a Miscarriage, Jessica shares the story behind her 16-week pregnancy loss and how it transformed her personal and professional life.Together, Arden and Jessica explore the many layers of womanhood that are too often silenced—grief, periods, reproductive health, friendships, sexual assault, and more. They talk about the emotional complexity of these experiences and the societal pressure to "move on" quietly. This conversation is a call to action: to remove shame, embrace vulnerability, and normalize the full range of emotions that come with being human.Jessica offers her therapist’s insight, personal experiences, and compassionate advocacy, reminding listeners that their stories matter—and that healing begins with speaking out.Topics Discussed:The story behind I Had a MiscarriageWriting Normalize It and the process of telling hard storiesGrief and pregnancy loss at 16 weeksThe cultural stigma surrounding miscarriage and menstruationThe importance of vulnerability and storytellingNavigating family dynamics and identity after lossCreating space for emotional healing and self-advocacyHow support groups foster community and connectionConnect with Jessica Zucker:Instagram: @ihadamiscarriageFollow Arden & Miscarriage Stories:Instagram: @themiscarriagedoulaWebsite: https://www.themiscarriagedoula.coSubscribe to the Miscarriage Stories podcast wherever you listen.Keywords: Miscarriage, Women's Health, Mental Health, Grief, Reproductive Health, Shame, Stigma, Identity, Vulnerability, Support Groups, Storytelling, Self-Advocacy

114. Ongoing Miscarriage with a Slow Heartbeat w/ Carly

🎙 Hosted by Arden Cartrette | The Miscarriage DoulaIn this episode of Miscarriage Stories, Carly shares her deeply personal journey of trying to conceive, navigating the emotional highs of early pregnancy, and facing the heartbreaking reality of miscarriage.💔 A Thoughtful Start – Carly and her husband waited until they were financially stable before trying to conceive. Living in Canada, they celebrated a milestone in May 2024 when her husband became a permanent resident.🔄 The TTC Rollercoaster – Carly describes the emotional intensity of trying to conceive, from tracking ovulation to becoming immersed in the world of BBT and charting.📅 A Long-Awaited Positive – After five months of trying, Carly received her first positive pregnancy test in November 2024. They kept the news mostly private, planning to share it with family over the holidays.🩺 Ultrasounds & Uncertainty – A private early ultrasound in December gave them reassurance, but their official dating ultrasound in January brought unexpected news—the baby was measuring small, and the heartbeat had slowed.💔 The Loss Begins – As Carly and her husband prepared for the worst, spotting turned into heavy bleeding, leading them to the emergency room. There, they saw their baby’s heartbeat had slowed significantly.This episode is a raw and honest look at the painful reality of pregnancy loss and the uncertainty that comes with it. Carly’s story sheds light on the emotional complexities of miscarriage and the resilience it takes to navigate grief.🔗 Connect with Arden & The Miscarriage Doula:📌 Website: The Miscarriage Doula📌 Instagram: @themiscarriagedoula🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts.💜 If this episode resonated with you, please consider leaving a review to help others find these stories.

113. Xenia Returns to Share Pregnancy After Loss, Pregnancy Complications and Life Now [Update Ep from #83]

Returning after sharing her recurrent pregnancy loss journey with us in episode 83, Xenia shares pregnancy after loss and the emotional and physical complications of that pregnancy.The Miscarriage Doula is an online service and resource for people who are navigating pregnancy loss. Learn more at themiscarriagedoula.co--Since we last spoke with her, she worked on processing her recurrent pregnancy loss experience and took a break from trying to conceive. She also named the two babies and purchased tangible artwork to hang in her home.Other life events that have happened; moving, trouble with her job, in the UK the government now issues certificates for losses before 20 weeks (they previously didn’t).In the Summer, she learned that she was pregnant again and was visiting her family in Eastern Europe where she had access to early pregnancy care. She had to go on a diabetic diet early in the first trimester, and watched her thyroid, as well as adding in a blood thinner due to a blood clotting concern.Around 11 weeks, she woke up covered in blood which was triggering so she called an ambulance to take her to the emergency room. A male OB immediately says that it’s a miscarriage but an ultrasound (and other care in the hospital) confirms that the baby has a heartbeat but they see a large bleed. She’s then admitted to the hospital for care.In the hospital, she learned that she had a low-lying placenta which was causing the bleeding and the hope was the placenta would move up as she progressed in her pregnancy. She had to stay at her parent’s house (hours and hours of flights away) for many weeks without her husband.The rest of pregnancy was mostly smooth sailing and her baby (a boy!) was breech. Her birth was a planned/scheduled cesarean and her son is 8 months old at the time of recording.